Holy Ghost
Modern Baseball Lyrics
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I've been bleeding from tripping in the dark
Trying to turn on the light
Trying to turn on the light
He's been haunting my dreams, all right
I've been hollering at him in the dark
Trying to find the right switch
Yeah, my third wish
But this time my holy ghost is hovering over me
And I am passed out on the floor
The lyrics of "Holy Ghost" by Modern Baseball are evocative of the sense of unease and discomfort that can come with grappling with personal demons. The lyricist speaks of being haunted by a specter while trying to navigate and stumble through the darkness. They are desperate to find a way to illuminate their surroundings and dispel the shadows.
The repeated refrain of "Trying to turn on the light" speaks to a sense of hope and desire to move towards better things. However, despite their attempts to confront the haunting presence, it continues to lurk in the background of their consciousness. The sense of powerlessness and frustration is palpable in lines such as "Trying to find the right switch/ Yeah, my third wish/ Has always been three more".
Line by Line Meaning
He's been haunting my dreams at night
My subconscious is burdened with an insistent presence
I've been bleeding from tripping in the dark
I've sustained injuries by blindly fumbling around in the absence of illumination
Trying to turn on the light
Attempting to seek clarity and enlightenment
Trying to turn on the light
Once again, trying to dispel the darkness and confusion
He's been haunting my dreams, all right
Indeed, this insistent presence keeps hovering over me even during my slumber
I've been hollering at him in the dark
Desperately trying to confront and banish this entity that persists in tormenting me
Trying to find the right switch
Searching for a means to combat this long-lasting affliction
Yeah, my third wish
As if this wasn't enough, I already have three other unfulfilled wishes
Has always been three more
This elusive wish for more has been a persistent theme in my life
But this time my holy ghost is hovering over me
This time, a reverent specter is haunting me, further complicating things
And I am passed out on the floor
The accumulated mental distress has finally taken its toll on me, rendering me unconscious
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BRENDAN LUKENS, JAKE EWALD, SEAN HUBER, IAN FARMER
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@edgeIord
okay, the transition from Holy Ghost to Wedding Singer gives me chills every time.
@OniGrimuwu
BIG SAME
@Nixum
Modern Baseball is my best friend's favorite band. I've always liked it but I decided to take a closer listen for once and holy shit this is awesome
@celebrityguest.9530
WHOO YEAH
@ccknight900
That's why I keep coming back
@jonrider8049
@@Nixum yeah it would be great if there wasn't a fucking add
@mariac3866
the line "are you hiding or have I abandoned you" gives me chills every single time
@YumeBasil
I don't care what anyone says. This album right here, was their best album they have ever made. It's so full of emotion, and you can feel their emotion. And it hits really hard.. Best album I've heard in a long time.. I miss Modern Baseball. ⚾
@grantwilliamson100
Personally it hits when Brendan takes over the album. Jake is amazing on the Album... but those Brendan songs just hit different
@mattmenzie
I just wish there was some way I could personally tell these guys that their album has kept me from ending it all